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Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel near Lake Michigan

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Indoor spa tub
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
On the beach, white sand
Indoor pool

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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909 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Mackinaw City

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Mackinaw City hotel, you'll find Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Edgewater Beach. Lake Huron and Animal Tracks Adventure Golf are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Edgewater Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark

Beachfront hotel near Lake Michigan
Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark offers its guests a water park and an indoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mackinaw City hotel.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • Smoking in designated areas
Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark offers 60 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Splash pad
  • Water park

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Splash pad
  • Water park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Great Mackinaw Beachfront Hotel
Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark Hotel
Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark Mackinaw City
Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark Hotel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

How close is Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark to the airport?

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark is 15.6 mi (20-min drive) away from the Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark.

How close is Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark offer free breakfast?

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark have a pool?

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark features an indoor pool.

Does Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark to downtown Mackinaw City?

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark is 0.7 mi away from Mackinaw City.

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 396 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 396 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 396 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 396 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 396 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we took a girls trip and stayed here. the place was pretty clean except the outside of the room doors. it is really close to shopping and restaurants. we loved that we could see the bridge from the beach and there's fire pits to have fires on the beach! overall it was a great experience and we will definitely come back to this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
First room had mold on the wall second room had a dirty microwave and refrigerator. The balcony had cigarette buts and a beer can. Tv was disconected from cable. Reconnected it to find out batteries wete dead in the remote. Went to call the office and the phone cord was disconnected couldnt plug it in because it was the wrong cord it didnt fit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. The front desk young lady was so nice and helpful. All over great experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeff

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Checked in quite late and staff was friendly. Wasn’t shown what building our room was in, so we wandered around until we found it. Room didn’t look like it had been occupied for a while. Turned on the A/C and a bunch of bugs flew out. There were cobwebs in the corners of most walls/ceilings. There was a very large garden spider living in the sink drain, web and all. The sink was dirty and the toilet seat wasn’t cleaned. This was a room that has not been updated unlike their water view rooms and it definitely needs an update. We thought the shower rod was going to fall off the wall, so because of that and the bugs we decided not to take showers. It was nice that we could leave our car there while we went to Mackinac Island for the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Brady

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could see the outside through the front door all the way around. Front door didn't feel very secure. No outside lighting through the stairwell which could be very dangerous when on the 2 nd floor. TV didn't work and neither did their phone.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had such a great stay at the Blue Water Beachfront Hotel. The view from the room was absolutely stunning — you can literally step outside and be right on the beach. Everything was clean, comfortable, and quiet, and the staff were friendly and helpful without ever being intrusive. It’s the perfect mix of peaceful and convenient — close enough to St. Ignace and Mackinaw City for exploring, but tucked away enough to feel like your own private getaway. My favorite part was waking up early and watching the sunrise over the water — it was absolutely breathtaking and worth every minute of sleep lost. I’d definitely stay here again — it’s the kind of place that makes you slow down, breathe, and just enjoy being up north. 🌅
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was super friendly. Our room was in the midst of an update. The wood on the walls still needed sealed, but overall was clean. The bathroom floor did need a good scrubbing but there were no bugs or spiders anywhere. The balcony was beautiful (the screen was really torn up on the screen door but didn’t take away from the beauty outside) We would totally stay here again. It was beautiful and a perfect location. Not within walking distance from downtown-but a shuttle to the ferry was readily available and it was nice to be a little way as way from the hustle & bustle of downtown. The beach is private (for the hotel guests only) which is wonderful as well. It was so peaceful and serene.
From the balcony
From the balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the lake
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Curtis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You do you lol

Nice view from room balcony is the bonus . Room ok dirty hair in shower. Used coffee pak in coffee maker in room . Dirty outside. Room looked remodeled but no light switch lol seriously true ! There was a plate over where switch shoulda been. Dropped something behind tv bumped wires lights turned on !! So family safe up too you! Beautiful view from balcony bout it .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place and the staff are really nice. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My daughter and I were just passing through, which made it a very quick stay. It was clean, comfortable, and felt safe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots…. And LOTS of noise until 3:00am. Like a Frat house party and floor/ceiling noise. Loud talking …. Idiot driving on beach getting stuck in front of our room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Deepak

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible experience

Room was not at all clean and there was hair clogs and cigarette remainings on the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tiffany

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing this place has going for it is the view of the water & location. Probably the worst hotel I have ever stayed. Key cards for the room quit working after the lobby was closed. We had to go to the hotel next door to be let into our room. The front desk person over there was very upset at us for this. Dead bugs everywhere, beds were broken & uncomfortable, the floors were filthy to the point my feet were black on the bottom, air conditioner was loud & barely worked, the screen to the balcony is broken & the screen is torn, all of the outlets are loose & nothing will stay plugged in, wifi never worked. The 2nd night of staying we were woken up at 1:30 in the morning by a truck stuck on the beach outside our balcony. We called the front desk twice, nothing was ever done. The only thing this place had going for it was the view of the water. Until of course this truck got stuck.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Soo Locks Trip

My wife and I stayed here, great location to the stores and restaurants in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rayce

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Karyn

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Claralynn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty washcloth hanging in room when we checked in, floor was absolutely disgusting. Pool house was closed. Staff was absolutely wonderful kind and helpful. Place was pretty empty so to put someone above us was unnecessary, they were so very loud. Updated room was nice, gave a cabin feel. View was spectacular. Mixed feelings on this place. We visit different cities for our anniversary each year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in. Nice clean room with a great view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jose

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Dirty room

Mold in the bathroom, sandy sheets, no toilet paper, no fan in the bathroom, dirty bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Erik

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025